Indian Gaming > Prairie Band set for mediation with former partner

September 8, 2008

Prairie Band set for mediation with former partner

The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation of Kansas will enter into mediation with its former gaming partner as the result of a court ruling on Friday.

The tribe says Harrah's Entertainment is violating an agreement by pursuing a commercial casino in the state. Harrah's used to run the Prairie Band Casino & Resort under a federally-approved gaming management contract.

Judge David Bruns refused to block Harrah's from pursuing the casino but barred the gaming giant from using a customer list that was developed at the tribe's casino. He ordered the parties to enter into mediation within 30 days.

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